Murraya Murraya paniculata

Attractive feature plant for courtyards and entrances

Category : Indoor & Outdoor Statement Plants

Murraya Plant – Fragrant Flowers and Beautiful Evergreen Foliage

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Murraya or Orange Jasmine, is a popular evergreen shrub valued for its dense green foliage and beautifully fragrant white flowers.

It is an excellent choice for creating a neat hedge, privacy screen or garden border. With regular pruning, Murraya can be shaped into a tidy, dense hedge, while allowing it to grow naturally creates a fuller ornamental shrub.

The fragrant flowers make it particularly attractive around entrances, patios and entertaining areas where their scent can be enjoyed.

WHY GROW MURRAYA?

• Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery
• Beautiful fragrant white flowers
• Excellent screening and privacy plant
• Ideal for hedges and borders
• Responds well to regular pruning
• Can be shaped into a neat formal hedge
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Excellent around patios and entrances
• Attractive dense foliage
• Well suited to Sydney gardens

SYDNEY GROWING & CARE GUIDE

Sunlight

Murraya performs well in full sun to partial shade. For dense growth and good flowering, choose a position receiving several hours of sunlight each day.

Watering

Water regularly while the plant is establishing. Once established, Murraya is reasonably adaptable, but it will perform better with consistent moisture during hot and dry periods.

Avoid permanently waterlogged soil.

Soil

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Adding compost or organic matter before planting can help improve soil structure and support healthy growth.

Feeding

Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser suitable for ornamental shrubs during the growing season.

For hedge plants, regular feeding can help maintain vigorous foliage and healthy new growth.

Pruning

Murraya responds very well to pruning.

Trim regularly if you want to maintain a neat hedge or compact shape. Remove dead, damaged or overcrowded branches as required.

For a natural look, allow the plant to develop its natural rounded form and carry out only light shaping.

Pots & Containers

Murraya can be grown in a large pot or container. Choose a container with good drainage and use a quality premium potting mix.

Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering and feeding than plants growing in the ground.

Hedging & Screening

For a dense Murraya hedge, plant several plants with appropriate spacing rather than overcrowding them.

Regular trimming encourages branching and helps create a thicker screen over time.

Sydney Seasonal Tips

Spring: New growth increases as temperatures rise. Begin regular feeding and pruning to shape the plant.

Summer: Maintain consistent watering during hot and dry weather. Trim lightly if required to maintain the desired hedge shape.

Autumn: Continue normal care while the plant remains actively growing.

Winter: Growth may slow during cooler periods. Reduce watering if rainfall is sufficient and avoid heavy feeding during periods of slow growth.

Helpful Murraya Tip

If your main goal is a thick privacy hedge, regular light trimming is usually more effective than allowing the plant to grow tall without pruning. Trimming encourages branching and helps develop dense foliage from the lower sections.

SAI NURSERY

Sai Nursery – Bringing Nature Home

Visit us for Murraya plants and a wide range of screening plants, hedges, flowering plants, indoor plants and garden favourites.

Address: 13 Gilba Road, Pendle Hill NSW 2145
Phone: 02 8810 8644
Open 7 Days

Website: Sai Nursery